I was familiar with the Requiem but once I had seen Amadeus it complete change the way listened to Mozart, especially the Requiem.

Yes, I remember that movie, too. It was a bit of an eye-opener hearing some of Mozart's darker works in that movie, like Don Giovanni. Since then, I've appreciated his music more, especially the piano concertos.

Janek Schaefer - Lay-by LullabyThis release has three noteworthy qualities. First, the sounds and imagery do a good job at creating a psychological space. When I listen to this, I feel as if I'm sitting on the side of an infrequently traveled highway, watching the sun go down, and hearing the occasional car speeding past. Second, the tracks are named after radio stations and the transition between tracks occasionally resembles the spinning of an old radio dial. Finally, the music itself is nice. It is familiar ambient in many respects, but captures some of the Western vibe that is represented in Roach/King. Adding to the sense of place and atmosphere in a subtle amount of radio static layered into the mix. Anyhow, this is a stand-out release for 12k. I'm not sure if it will appeal to everyone, but I feel that Schaefer accomplished something noteworthy. Samples/Buy: http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/releases/lay-by_lullaby/

I was familiar with the Requiem but once I had seen Amadeus it complete change the way listened to Mozart, especially the Requiem.

Yes, I remember that movie, too. It was a bit of an eye-opener hearing some of Mozart's darker works in that movie, like Don Giovanni. Since then, I've appreciated his music more, especially the piano concertos.

Forrest

I was intrigued to learn from the liner notes that many facets of the film are factually based, even if the writers have made more of a story out of them.

"Ephemerol" Another Lee Anthony Norris side project. Fairly dark, atmospheric exploration of another world, complete with alien like voices and sounds from other lifeforms. Superb, will be getting this one soon.......

Listening a lot to Mick Chillage's Saudade still. He's hit the sweet spot on this release.

Recent arrival that is interesting:

Various Artists - Liquified SkyA data DVD from the LINE imprint with music and videos from Francisco López, Evelina Domnitch & Dmitry Gelfand, COH, Paul Prudence, and Asmus Tietchens. This is pretty neat stuff if you're into microsound or experimental electronic music. I'm not sure that this has much replay value, but the first few listens are excellent, especially with headphones.

I have the original cd release but never did get the 2nd remastered release......I feel this one is worth it for the bonus tracks. Structures from Silence still stands as my favorite Roach recording to this day!

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Now playing: Nacht Plank - Psychology of Religion and Understanding St. CatherineA 2013 release from Hic Sunt Leones featuring some of Lee Anthony Norris's recordings made shortly after his move to Italy. This album fits with the HSL vibe in a surprisingly natural way: field recordings that merge with digital manipulations, hypnotic waves of sounds, and an underlying sense of the mystical. There are some familiar, recycled sounds here that Norris fans will recognize, but, in my opinion, this is one of his masterpieces and really helps demonstrate the range of his artistry.

I agree Chris.....Im not sure but the sounds on the new track seem current and I find that I can breath when I listen. Sometimes a certain amount of the music we love here can be tense, beautiful but not restful as I find the new piece in this Structures from Silence anniversary edition. Is this Roach's interpretation 30 yrs later?

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"Life is one big road, with lots of signs, so when you ride to the Roots, do not complicate your mind, ... " Bob Marley

Aqua Dorsa (Oophoi and Enrico Coniglio)--The November Earth. On Gterma label Sweden. Great dark haunting quiet sounds, one of last projects by Gigi before his passing. On a big stereo you will miss the subtlety, therefore headphones listening recommended at moderate volume. Coniglio provides abstract guitar drones which meld with Oophoi soundscapes.

- A Winged Victory For The Sullen- Collin Thomas :: summer:porch:night (he does very minimal work, often with lots of field recordings)- Steve Roach :: Destination Beyond (I like his rhythmic works the best)- Múm :: Finally We Are No One (very very precious)- The Boats :: Words Are Something Else (can't have enuf Boats)